‘Generated proceeds of crime, used them for polls’ — ED says Kejriwal 'kingpin of liquor scam'

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ED sources said Kejriwal not only demanded bribe but tweaked a Group of Ministers (GoM) report to favour this South Group, and also used Rs 45 crore given to the AAP in cash and through hawala in the 2022 Goa elections...

The source further said that accused-turned-approver Aurobindo Pharma director Sarath Reddy told the agency that in March 2021, Arun Pillai, an associate of Kavitha, contacted him and informed him that there was a new business opportunity in the Delhi liquor business and Kavitha was in discussion with Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia...

Sarath Reddy also told the ED that through Vijay Nair, Kejriwal and Sisodia proposed to Kavitha that if she paid Rs 100 crore, they would amend and implement the excise policy (in a way that is) beneficial to her...

This team comprised Arun Pillai, Buchi Babu, and Abhishek Boinpalli, the source said.. Kavitha also informed Sarath Reddy that Vijay Nair would handle all issues on behalf of Kejriwal and Sisodia in the matter, added the source...

Sarath Reddy agreed to pay (a) part of Rs 100 crore to be paid to the AAP leaders when the business commences, since he didnt have cash in hand at that time, the ED source said.. Hawala transfers, cash transactions money used for polls ..

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